Demolition in Progress

Nikon D70 @ 50mm, 1/1000 sec, f/1.8, ISO 200
Previous · Current · Next

The building (on Cathedral Street, Glasgow) was destroyed by a fire and had to be demolished.

The Descent

Nikon D70 @ 50mm, 1/50 sec, f/1.8, ISO 400
Previous · Current · Next

Picked up a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 yesterday and tried it out today in low light conditions. The shot was taken at the Glasgow Indoor Climbing Centre; more pics here.

Waiting

Nikon D70 @ 27mm, 1/40 sec, f/3.8, ISO 200
Previous · Current · Next

Waiting for the train at the station.

Frankenstein's

Nikon D70 @ 25mm, 1/13 sec, f/3.8, ISO 800
Previous · Current · Next

Had lunch today at Frankenstein's, and this was our waitress.

The Sign

Nikon D70 @ 35mm, 1/320sec, f/4.2, ISO 200
Previous · Current · Next

Hmmm... there's not much I can say about this one - it's a sign.

Let It Snow

Nikon D70 @ 31mm, 1/200 sec, f/4, ISO 200
Previous · Current · Next

I had some free time before class today so I had a little wander around Glasgow. Inspiration was somewhat lacking... it even snowed a little and all I got was this one.

Homeless in the Shadow of Wealth

Fuji S7000 @ 37mm, 1/80 sec, f/2.8, ISO 200
Previous · Current · Next

I took this shot a couple of weeks ago for the FujiMugs "contrast" challenge. The picture is of a homeless big issue seller in Glasgow, under the archway at Royal Exchange square. For more info and the comments received on the image see here.

The Invisible Tree

Nikon D70 @ 34mm, 1/800 sec, f/4.2, ISO 200
Previous · Current · Next

I managed to grab this shot on the way home from uni today. The sun made a rare and short appearance when it was on the way down and created this shadow on the wall.

Distant Gaze

Nikon D70 @ 70mm, 1/60 sec, f/4.5, ISO 1600
Previous · Current · Next

A quick handheld shot of my little granny... always a willing model.

Blue Chips

Nikon D70 @ 29mm, 2.5 sec, f/8, ISO 200
Previous · Current · Next

I pretty much stayed in all day, so I had to look inside for inspiration... inside my computer. The blue LEDs from the fan provides the lighting.

The Hand Over

Nikon D70 @ 18mm, 1/40 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400
Current · Next

So the photoblog begins here. A picture of my girlfriend buying a train ticket at Glasgow Central Station.

About Me
I’m 22 years old, live in Scotland, and for my sins am just about to embark on a career in law. I became seriously interested in photography about a year and a half ago when I bought a Fuji S7000 to document my travels in Europe. What started off as a hobby quickly escalated into an obsession, but I haven’t looked back since. A year later and I’ve upgraded to a Nikon D70 and have been enjoying every minute of it.

The Site
This blog began life on Friday 18th February 2005. The purpose was two fold: firstly to give me an incentive to use my new (and expensive) camera as much as possible, and secondly to allow me to write a little about the photographs I was sharing. I’ve certainly succeeded with the former and I’m sure that my girlfriend would testify to that. I try my best to update the site on a daily basis with a photograph I’ve taken that day, but for one reason or another this isn’t always possible.

Commenting
I love hearing what people have to say about my work – whether it’s good or bad. If you have a critique to give then please do so. I’m always willing to learn and enjoy seeing the pictures from a new perspective. It’s all subjective anyway.

Purchase
If you’re interested in purchasing a print of an image displayed on the site then please email me. You can also visit my gallery to see other images that are for sale.

Navigation
The easiest way to navigate through the site is to simply click on the picture – it will take you directly to the previous image.

Equipment
Nikon D70
Fuji S7000
Sony P72
Polaroid 600

SB-800 Speedlight

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70 mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Ridata 1GB 80X Pro II Compact Flash Card
Viking 256MB Compact Flash Card
Archo Gmini 220 20GB PSD

And Finally…
Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to visit the site and especially to those who have left comments – it’s very much appreciated and makes maintaining the site worthwhile.

Cheers!

John